SelectTV to use IP Detection to solve broadcasters' streaming challenge, delivering relevant local streams, content, and ads specific to each DMA.

[PRNewswire] -- FreeCast is announcing the addition of IP detection and localized content management technologies to SelectTV. The ability to match localized content, both programming and ads, with viewers to whom that content is geographically relevant will be essential to making broadcast networks available over-the-top.published 11 months agoread more

Vidcheck announces a major expansion to the capabilities of its Vidchecker and Vidchecker-post automated quality control software with the addition of new features for checking Interoperable Master Format (IMF) metadata and essence.published 2 years agoread more

Hiltron has commenced a satellite newsgathering vehicle project for one of the largest public-service television and radio broadcasters in southern Germany. It centres on the integration of a complete satellite communications system which will allow news or outside broadcast crews to deliver video and audio content to the network's main studios from practically any location.published 2 years agoread more

The INSP Films Production of “Christmas in the Smokies” will make its television debut on INSP on Sunday, November 29th at 8:00pm ET

The feature-length theatrical motion picture, Christmas in the Smokies, will make its television debut on family entertainment network INSP. The film is the first produced by INSP Films, the theatrical motion picture production company created this year by the INSP television network. This inspiring holiday tale will air exclusively on INSP on Sunday, November 29th at 8:00pm ET. The announcement was made by Doug Butts, SVP of Programming for INSP.published 2 years agoread more

Television Show Duo Relies on the Air Tripod System to Shoot Latest Cooking and Travel Projects

When television personalities Patrick and Kylie each decided to embark on their own journeys, shooting separate new travel and cooking series in Italy and London, respectively, Miller Camera Support Equipment, a leader in the production of innovating camera support solutions, helped set the scenes with its new, compact, durable Air Tripod System.published 3 years agoread more

Warner/Chappell Production Music, Warner Music Group’s production music arm, has produced new fight songs for all of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) teams for use on the new, ESPN-developed SEC Network. The songs feature each University’s signature fight song.published 3 years agoread more

In their first collaboration with DISH Network, MPC NY and Havas partner to reinvent Hopper the Kangaroo as a fully animated talking mascot for the all-new campaign directed by Renny Maslow of Smuggler. Featuring the voice of award-winning actress Rebel Wilson as the cheeky kangaroo, this light-hearted spot offers a humorous take on what viewers may experience as the satellite video provider turns Internet television into reality. The multi-million dollar campaign debuts during the 2014 NCAA Tournament.published 4 years agoread more

Matt Miller, President and CEO of the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP), today announced that Gerry Graf, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Barton F. Graf 9000, will serve as the 2014 AICP Next Awards Judging Chair, and Master of Ceremonies at the AICP Next Awards presentation. The AICP Next Awards will be held at the NYU Kimmel Center on Tuesday, June 10th. It is the kickoff event for AICP Week, which also includes the AICP Show:published 4 years agoread more

RFD-TV, the nation’s only channel devoted to rural America and western-lifestyle programming, was dropped by the Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK) from all their cable systems in Colorado and New Mexico on August 13, 2013.The move affects 467,867 Colorado and 70,502 New Mexico customers who have received the network since 2010 on their D1 tier.published 4 years agoread more

Rural Media Group, Inc. (RMG) the world’s leading provider of multimedia content for rural life, news and western sports announced today that it has hired Sean Cassidy as the company’s inaugural VP of Sponsors and Events for its Western Lifestyle and Equine divisions. Cassidy, whose role is effective immediately, comes to the rural-themed broadcast company with more than two decades of sponsorship and sales experience with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment in Las Vegas.published 4 years agoread more

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) today announced the successful conclusion of the "Entertainment Technology in the Internet Age" (ETIA) conference, produced with the Stanford Center for Image Systems Engineering (SCIEN). This first-of-a-kind "summit" brought more than 300 executives, academics, and creative professionals from both Silicon Valley and the entertainment industry together to explore the technical, creative, and business requirements for delivering a compelling, high-quality, monetizable entertainment experience over the Web.published 4 years agoread more

One of country music’s most revered icons, Merle Haggard, is the guest star on this year’s season finale of "The Marty Stuart Show," which will air on RFD-TV, Saturday, June 29th at 8:00 p.m. (Eastern). This half hour retro-music and variety program, now an Emmy Award contender, is broadcast on Rural Media Group’s premier network, RFD-TV, which is available in more than 42-million US homes via satellite and cable.published 4 years agoread more

Rural Media Group, Inc. (RMG) the world’s leading provider of multimedia content for rural life, news and western sports announced today that it has hired Peter Clifford as the company’s new Senior Vice-President of Distribution. Clifford, whose role is effective immediately, comes to RMG with more than twenty-years of experience in affiliate distribution, marketing and digital media.published 5 years agoread more

To pay tribute to the legendary Ray Harryhausen's remarkable achievements, Sony Movie Channel has revised its schedule to include a special TV marathon, on Saturday, May 11, highlighting the filmmaker's career. Harryhausen, who died May 7th at the age of 92, is renowned for his special effects innovations and as the inventor of stop motion animation.published 5 years agoread more

Most cable or satellite network startups have months, sometimes more than a year, to prepare for launching their network. TheBlaze had less than 45 days. Despite the aggressive time schedule, Broadway Systems, the leading provider of advertising managementsoftware for cable networks, was able to help the network launch on time and on budget.published 5 years agoread more

From the Avid editing system, content can be manually imported into the Viz Media Engine and then exported (either manually or via an automated request) to the K2 playout server for review before on-air delivery.published 5 years agoread more

Futuristic Films has announced that Director Eddie Alcazar will direct and produce a feature documentary about the remarkable personality, life and legacy of boxer Johnny Tapia. Synthetic Creatures, in association with Futuristic Films, is producing the documentary, as well as Andrea Monier. Futuristic’s EPs Brendan Kiernan and Justin Moore-Lewy are executive producing the film.published 5 years agoread more

The Hit House, a premier, custom music and sound design company acclaimed across the feature film, trailer, television, and advertising industries, has relocated to new studios in South Torrance, CA. The company’s new address is 4611 Milne Drive, South Torrance, CA 90505.published 5 years agoread more

Futuristic Films’ Director Richie Smyth has won a prestigious Silver Clio Award for “Best Direction” for his incredibly moving ISPCC (Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) PSA entitled “I Can’t Wait.” The project is also short-listed for a D&AD Award this year. Smyth accepted his Silver Clio Award at the gala ceremony in New York recently, accompanied by Futuristic Films’ Executive Producer Brendan Kiernan.published 6 years agoread more

Top Media Companies Including Fox, CNN and Hulu Adopt Adobe Pass to Provide Premium Content Access Across Desktops and Devices

Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced at the IBC 2011 Conference and Exhibition that Adobe® Pass service has gained substantial traction since it launched in March 2011.published 6 years agoread more

Litepanels, a Vitec Group brand, announces that Buck McNeely has chosen Litepanels as his premiere lighting for the widely syndicated The Outdoorsman adventure series. Each week McNeely, along with a celebrity guest, bring important conservation issues to their national and international audience.published 7 years agoread more

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